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[recollecters]

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Comments

[concern]

That's seemingly impossible. An app that reacts to a visual stimulus without a proper prompt? It would have to mean that there's a censor within not unlike those that sense facial shapes. Recognition software.

But then how would it know to hide from others? There must be some objective criteria that it's using if that's the methodology.

[catsudon]

I have no idea. I don't understanding coding, and I haven't tried, so I have no idea what could possibly make something work like that. I just know it's been doing that for me all day.

( by which he means: the whole time he's been a thorn in the phone store's side today. )

[concern]

Yuri, this may be a big favor to ask, but keep track of anyone who can't recognize the device. Whatever's within your comfort zone. If someone can use that data to figure out what stimulus it's reacting to based on who can see it and who can't, part of the puzzle may be solved.

[catsudon]

Do you want the employee list for everyone at the phone store near downtown.

[concern]

If possible, yes. I mean, I don't intend to stalk them or anything. It's just useful information!

Also anyone else who happens to be unable to see the app, jot them down too.

[catsudon]

Why would you even mention stalking. Why would anyone assume that's a list meant for stalking. Why is stalking being mentioned at all?!

Okay, so now I'm going to go around asking people to hold my phone. Am I also getting into street brawls? Oh, or having my phone stolen! I appreciate science like anyone else, but malware infected or not, that's the only phone I get.

( someone else reflect this conversation happening over the exact app that they're questioning is hilarious. )

[concern]

Just so you know my intentions! It's not like I've got a plan made up to find these people, question them and examine their facial structures and lineage for clues as to why they're selected or at least fall outside of our own potential exclusive criteria.

And Yuri, as your teacher I advise that you don't get into any fights or put yourself into a position to get into any fights. It can put you out of commission and bruises aren't exactly attractive.

[catsudon]

Why does every one of your examples of what you're not going to do end up so creepily detailed.

Pearl. I was joking.

[concern]

( continued here )